Obituaries

Mar 19, 2019

Mikki Cantley, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2019. She was born to Harlon and Peggy Godfrey of Sumiton, Alabama, in 1951. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She retired from the Alabama School System where she was a Physics and Chemistry teacher for 20 years.

Mikki is survived by her husband...

Mar 19, 2019

Ma. Carmen Mejia Mejia passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Currie Jefferson Funeral Home.

There will be another visitation on Monday, April 1, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00 with the funeral mass following at 1:00 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in...

Mar 18, 2019

Benny L. Frady, of McCalla, Alabama, passed away on March 18, 2019, at the age of 78. He was born to Archie and Jeannette Frady in Converse, South Carolina. He lived a life dedicated to his family and to God and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years,...

Mar 17, 2019

It is with saddened and heavy hearts that the family of Joseph “Joey” C. Bishop, of Schertz, Texas, announces his untimely passing.  He passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 53.

Joey was born January 7, 1966, in Birmingham, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Joseph R. and Claire C. (Davis)...

Mar 17, 2019

Jefferson D. "J.D." Cowen, born July 13, 1929, passed away in Birmingham, AL on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the age of 89.

He was a graduate of Hueytown High School, and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Alabama in 1953.  After serving in Korea as an Army Lieutenant, he was discharged in...

Mar 13, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Gertrude Delilah (Cassiels) Adams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 9, 2019

Mary Ellen Key Upton, of Homewood, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the age of 85.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Nettie Key and her brother, Johnny Key.  She is survived by her children, Roger Upton of Homewood, Melissa Upton Prater of Alabaster, Randy Upton (Tricia) of...

Mar 7, 2019

Frances went to be with her Lord on March 7, 2019. She was born in Birmingham, AL and attended Jones Valley High School class of 1955. She worked as a secretary for over 25 years at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, AL. After retirement she was employed as a nanny by Teresa and David Clements where she raised her...

Mar 6, 2019

Wilma "Vonnie" Sams of McCalla, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the age of 72. She was a member of Westmont Baptist Church in Minor for a number of years. Vonnie retired from AmSouth Bank where she was a loan officer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Euel "Pop" and Mildred Wilbanks; and her uncle,...

Mar 4, 2019

Archie Hand of Bessemer, passed away on March 4, 2019, at the age of 94. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII and served in the Pacific. He was a Computer Science Engineer who installed the very first computers into the banking system in Birmingham, Alabama. Archie was a Professor of Computer Science at Samford University and a...

Mar 3, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for L. Patrick McKay. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 2, 2019

John Whit Hargett of Birmingham, AL passed away on March 2nd at the age of 88. He was born in Harris County, GA and was the fifth of seven children born to the late Hoke S and Mable B Hargett. John worked for Georgia Power & Southern Company for a total of 35 years. He is the past master...

Mar 2, 2019

Visitation from 10-11, Mar. 9, 2019, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home in Hoover.  Service will follow at 11 in the chapel.

Mar 1, 2019

Lindsay Rachelle Carnohan, age 35, passed away on March 1, 2019.  She was born on July 16, 1983 in Huntington, West Virginia.  In 1989 she moved to Birmingham Alabama where she attended Hoover City Schools and played soccer, basketball, and volleyball.  She also played volleyball for BVC, Xavier University, and UAB.  She worked as a Production Manager for JRAG,...

Mar 1, 2019

Betty Ann Grace Bowles was born in Birmingham, AL to William M. H. and Lula McCary Grace. She was a great granddaughter of Baylis Earle Grace and granddaughter of Francis Mitchell Grace, D.D., both early pioneers of this area. Betty retired from Carraway Methodist Medical Center where she was known as "Mother Bowles." Since her retirement, she was active...

Feb 26, 2019

Family will receive friends from 10-11, Saturday March 9, 2019, at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home, Hoover.  Service will follow in the chapel at 11.

Feb 26, 2019

Candace Cheri O'Neal of Vestavia Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the age of 51. A beautiful person inside and out who always loved unconditionally. Adored by her family and friends, she loved Jesus with all of her heart and let His love shine through wherever she went.

She is survived by her husband...

Feb 23, 2019

Albert Gray Thornton, of Homewood, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the age of 95.  A Homewood native, Mr. Thornton was born September 24, 1923, the son of William J. Thornton and Ada Blanche Thornton.  Mr. Thornton was a graduate of the University of Miami and a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.  In the US...

Feb 19, 2019

Sammie Howell, of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at the age of 78. She attended the University of Alabama and played in the Million Dollar Band. She was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church and spent many years working in their children’s ministry and kindergarten. She enjoyed entertaining, spending time at Logan Martin Lake and watching...

Feb 18, 2019

Evelyn Greeson, of Vestavia Hills, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at the age of 83.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, James Greeson.  She is survived by her daughter, Jan Montgomery (Bruce); her son, Tony Greeson; 3 grandchildren, Mark Montgomery (Rachael), Scott Montgomery (Jamie), and Kreg Montgomery (Beth); 3...